Square Foot Gardening A New Way to Garden in

Say good-bye to the hard work and endless maintenance of gardening in long rows, and say hello to Square Foot Gardening. This easy, foolproof, and ingenious method of gardening allows you to grow more vegetables than you ever thought possible in less space than a traditional garden takes.

MEL BARTHOLOMEW, a retired businessman and engineer, found the answer to the frustrations of most gardeners with his square foot gardening method, which has received worldwide acclaim. He also created the non-profit Square Foot Gardening Foundation to promote easy gardening methods for people around the world. He lives in Utah.

Acknowledgments

vi

1: A Better Way of Gardening

1

(8)

2: Understanding Square Foot Gardening

9

(18)

3: Choosing the Right Size and Layout

27

(12)

4: Simple Tools for Square Foot Gardens

39

(5)

5: Getting Started: Site and Soil Choices

44

(25)

6: Planting Procedures: From Simple to Advanced

69

(27)

7: Spacing and Planting Methods

96

(9)

8: Vertical Growing

105

(20)

9: Cages, Boxes, and Vertical Supports

125

(24)

10: Seed-Starting Techniques and Tips

149

(17)

11: Planting Seedlings and Transplants

166

(17)

12: Watering Guidelines

183

(12)

13: Preventing Problems: Weeds, Pests, and Diseases

195

(10)

14: Enjoying the Harvest

205

(12)

15: Extending the Growing Season

217

(15)

16: End-of-Season Activities

232

(8)

17: Special Gardens

240

(20)

18: A Crop-by-Crop Guide

260

(73)

Sources

333

(2)

Average Dates of Last Spring Frost

335

(1)

Average Dates of First Fall Frost

336

(1)

Index

337

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Square Foot Gardening A New Way to Garden in Less Space with Less Work

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